We often refer to a microdose, but not necessarily in the usual sense of substances. Consider a spiritual microdose and macrodose—practices that help connect us to the divine design. This journey involves exercises that quiet the ego. On this spiritual quest, rituals serve as microdoses, small nudges to the ego, while a macrodose is the rare, impactful experience, like undergoing a profound meditation retreat lasting days.
Such practices are not constrained to a single discipline. In the Abrahamic traditions, for instance, many rituals serve either as microdoses or macrodoses. Take the Sabbath, primarily stemming from Judaism. It’s more than a mere microdose; it’s a chance for a dopamine fast, silencing the inner voice and nurturing oneself. Spending a day with simple sustenance and solitude, free from electronic distractions, may seem daunting, but embracing this challenge even once can be transformative.
Another spiritual microdose is found in Islam through daily prayers. Dedicating time five times a day to reconnect with God offers periodic ego quieting throughout the day, a consistent spiritual sustenance.
The Hajj pilgrimage is another example, a macrodose remedial practice, requiring enduring physical exertion for an extended time in Mecca. However, the true essence of this journey can sometimes get overshadowed by modern diversions.
Whether it’s through Vipassana meditation, Hajj, or the Sabbath, these spiritual endeavors—microdoses or macrodoses—aim to open our minds and hearts to a profound sense of love, described as a cocktail of hormones with oxytocin as the main ingredient. By engaging with these practices, even the most ordinary among us can access deeper spiritual realms.
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